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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 465.34 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 465.34 and 232.12 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 465.34 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/465.34 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 465.34 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 108,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,014.72/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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